If you’re anything like me, you’re so used to pouring yourself into others. I would exert so much effort emotionally and physically every time I was in a relationship and always ended up getting taken advantage of.

For me, it’s been a wake up call to realize that I cannot pour everything I have into someone. No matter how much I love that person, I have to remind myself to guard my heart and pour into myself and the Lord.

How else are you suppose to pour from an empty cup?

The only way to keep that cup filled and overflowing is to put most of the emotional and physical effort in seeking the Lord. I know, you hear that all the time probably. But once you find that you are consistent with your pursuit in the Lord, you have so much more joy to give!

Although it is important to pursue and pour into the Lord, it is important to pursue and pour into yourself.

Since I am going through being single for the first time in so long, I have realized how much I have abandoned myself. I abandoned doing the things I loved most, like reading a book, blogging, writing, and singing. I even had time to get my eyebrows waxed and tinted for the first time today! And who knows, maybe I’ll get my first massage and spa experience next time!

Just remember that there is nothing wrong with being selfless and doing things for others, but there is always a limit. Love yourself and you love others.